foreign aid

noun

Synonyms of foreign aidnext
: assistance (such as economic aid) provided by one nation to another

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Parental opposition, restrictive policies, stigma and the fear of being seen at a clinic can stand between girls and contraception, even as governments try to compensate for shrinking foreign aid. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 Foreign aid is not a winning electoral issue, but most voters do not make their decisions based on foreign aid, either. — Anjali Dayal, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 The Scene As Western governments slash foreign aid, many organizations are seeking Gulf philanthropy to fill the gaps. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Preventing a permanent epidemic The surge in cases has led to an influx of foreign aid to support new HIV testing, prevention and treatment programs. — David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreign aid

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First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foreign aid was in 1548

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